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John Oliver and Ted Cruz have Goodfellas-influenced meeting of minds over ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel

Late-night host and Republican senator are in rare agreement as both men accuse FCC chairman Brendan Carr of behaving like mafia boss from Martin Scorsese’s crime classic

The Independent UK

America's Free Speech Culture Is Under Attack From Within

The First Amendment still stands, but the culture that supports it is eroding.

Reason

Does US’s communications agency have power to regulate Kimmel’s speech?

Experts say FCC may have overstepped in calling for action over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk murder.

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John Oliver says ‘history will remember the cowards’ as he slams Disney CEO over Kimmel suspension

‘Last Week Tonight’ host said ‘at some point you’re going to have to draw a line’

The Independent UK

Bernie Sanders And Ted Cruz Align Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's What They Each Said

In a rare cross-party stance, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr after threats against ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's controversial remarks sparked outrage.

Benzinga

The FCC's Involvement in Canceling Jimmy Kimmel Was 'Unbelievably Dangerous,' Ted Cruz Says

Rand Paul concurs that the threats preceding the comedian's suspension were "absolutely inappropriate" because the agency has "no business weighing in on this."

Reason

Another Republican senator blasts FCC chair's comments on Kimmel — 'Absolutely inappropriate'

"And I'll fight any attempt by the government to get involved with speech, I will fight."

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Split emerges among Republican senators on Trump’s targeting of media in wake of Jimmy Kimmel furor

Rand Paul says FCC move ‘inappropriate’ while fellow Republican senator admits she’s evolving away from support for unfettered free speech protections

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC ‘in peril before his show was axed’

After his series was pulled over remarks the broadcaster made about the Charlie Kirk killing, Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC is said to have been in peril before his show was axed.

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First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair

“And it might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.”

Fortune

Pedro Pascal supports Jimmy Kimmel despite Disney lead roles

Actor says ‘defend free speech’ after late night host is suspended

The Independent UK

Has Jimmy Kimmel's Staff And Crew Been Laid Off? What's Actually Going On

Reports have been swirling around the show's status.

Cinemablend

Conan O’Brien says suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘should disturb everyone’

The late-night comic made several remarks about the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism

Disney’s Bob Iger and Paramount’s David Ellison are among executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration

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The Independent UK

Thousands pay tribute at Charlie Kirk vigil amid uproar over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Live updates

A student at Utah Valley University asked for “peace” and “unity” at Kirk’s vigil Friday

International Business Times UK

Ted Cruz FCC Battle: Could His Kimmel Comments Signal a GOP Split on Free Speech?

Senator Ted Cruz challenges FCC threats linked to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, sparking a heated debate on free speech and exposing a possible GOP divide.

Al Jazeera

Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters

The US senator has labelled Carr’s comments ‘dangerous as hell’ and something ‘right out of Goodfellas’.

The Guardian - US

Ted Cruz compares threats to ABC by FCC chair to those of mob boss

Texas senator says Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘right out of Goodfellas’

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The Independent UK

Trump accuses news outlets of twisting positive stories into negative coverage

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The Independent UK

FCC Chair suggests investigating The View over broadcast rule violations

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The Independent UK

Trump demands TV networks get licenses canceled over ‘97% bad’ coverage of him after ABC caves to FCC on Kimmel

Trump claimed negative news coverage of him is ‘illegal’

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Jay Leno Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension After ‘Offensive’ Charlie Kirk Comments

“I think Jimmy will land on his feet, he’s a talented guy, he’s funny and let’s see what happens.”

The Independent UK

The Latest: Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

A federal judge in Florida on Friday tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

The Independent UK

Late night legend Conan O’Brien breaks silence on Jimmy Kimmel with rare political statement

Actors, celebrities, journalists, and politicians have rallied behind Kimmel after his show was suspended over comments relating to Charlie Kirk

The Conversation

Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary.

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